Companion Planting

Beans + corn + pumpkin (squash) = Companion Planting. It makes total sense. The corn provides a stalk for the beans to climb. The squash provides ground cover. Lots of it.

We have some very cold temps overnight here in Gainesville, FL. That makes it not a very good time to do any spring planting. But, soon, we'll return to normal and look out!

I am thinking mesclun mix is one choice that I like the sounds of for my patch. Here's what Garden Guides says about growing mesclun mix "Mesclun is amazingly easy to grow, as seeds germinate in cool weather, even as low as 40º F. Even if you live in an area with a long, cold winter, you can grow Mesclun practically all year round using growlights, a greenhouse, or season extenders such as cold frames and tunnels. And, as lettuce tolerates close planting, Mesclun doesn't necessarily take up much space. I start mine indoors around the first of February, sowing the seed directly into a pair of large shallow clay pots. The lettuce seeds sprout in about a week, although some of the greens are slower. Because you don't want the faster-sprouting lettuce to crowd out the greens, it's best to seed your greens separately in a different container, seed-tray, or windowbox."

Last summer, Bruce (above) grew some delicious pole beans. Inspiring!

Bruce would come out to the garden, scissors in hand armed with bowl and Bragg's Liquid Amino. Voila! Dinner au natural.